The Blog

an archive containing hundreds of articles, recipes and other resources for implementing AIP and living well with autoimmune disease

The Blog

an archive containing hundreds of articles, recipes and other resources for implementing AIP and living well with autoimmune disease

New Medical Study Results: Improved Quality of Life for IBD with AIP

If it seems like every time you turn around we’ve got new medical study results to share, it’s because we do! Today, we’re sharing the results of another sub-study conducted under the original AIP medical study on the Autoimmune Protocol and inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis), published by the journal, Crohn’s & Colitis 360, and available for everyone to read for free! If ...

Butternut Bacon Browns

When I first began this new way of eating, breakfast required the biggest mental shift. What’s a girl to do without her scrambled eggs, or peanut butter toast?! If you find yourself in this position, I invite you to think differently. We eat the same ol’ breakfast because it’s what we know. If you can shift your thinking about what constitutes a “normal” breakfast, you ...

AIP Stories of Recovery: Katie’s Recovery from Five Autoimmune Diseases

AIP Stories of Recovery is a success story series about regular people from the Autoimmune Protocol community who are changing their lives using the protocol. Each month a new person is featured and readers have the opportunity to discover all the different health challenges that are being overcome by folks just like themselves on the same path. At Autoimmune Paleo we hope you’ll be inspired by, ...

Instant Pot Pineapple Carnitas

  Using an Instant Pot is one of the quickest and foolproof ways to turn a big hunk of meat into tender, shreddable protein to use in tacos, salads, or to top vegetable dishes. I love this recipe because it is dead easy and incredibly delicious. The secret to juicy and tender meat using the Instant Pot is to allow the dish to depressurize naturally — ...

AIP Certified Coach Spotlight – Amanda Runnels

  Ever since our first cohort of coaches graduated from our AIP Certified Coach Practitioner Training Program, we’ve been watching with pride and excitement as they bring the AIP to the traditional healthcare landscape. Our AIP Certified Coach Spotlight features give you a look at what it means to be an AIP coach, and what you can expect when working with one as part of your ...

Lemon Baked Mahi Mahi

  This 30-minute Paleo Lemon Baked Mahi Mahi recipe is baked with fresh herbs, olive oil and lemon which creates a yummy broth that’s perfect for drizzling over cauliflower rice. It only takes 6 ingredients to transform mahi mahi into a delicious and elegant dish. To get this yummy broth, make sure to pat the fish dry prior to cooking. If you don’t, the extra ...

AIP and Histamine Intolerance – The Complete Guide

This article was originally posted in June 2016, but has since been updated and expanded to accommodate new research. What is histamine? Histamine is a natural substance that our immune cells produce as a part of the stress response, usually after encountering an allergen. When histamine is released, the following symptoms can be experienced: Skin — itching, swelling, rashes, hives Eyes — itching, burning Nose ...

Quick Pickled Onions

  Salads have always been a hard thing for me. They seem complicated to figure out the right combinations of dressings, toppings, and greens. I get bored of food easily if it’s the same thing over and over again. I always try to find fun toppings that I can throw into any recipe — like these pickled onions. They are my favorite topping for just ...